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Akamai Guardicore Segmentation vs Rapid7 Metasploit comparison

 

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Executive Summary

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Customer Service

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Rapid7 Metasploit's support is inconsistent, with mixed reviews on effectiveness and lacking official support for the community edition.
 

Room For Improvement

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Enhance Rapid7 Metasploit by updating exploits, reducing resource usage, improving GUI, and adding user-friendly features and training.
 

Scalability Issues

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Rapid7 Metasploit's scalability receives mixed feedback, with concerns about automation and scalability, though some find it sufficient.
 

Setup Cost

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Enterprise users have mixed views on Rapid7 Metasploit pricing, with concerns over affordability versus value in licensing costs.
 

Stability Issues

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Rapid7 Metasploit's stability is improved, rated highly by users, but some report varying experiences with recent updates.
 

Valuable Features

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7.6
Rapid7 Metasploit provides extensive penetration testing tools, automation, and scalability with unique direct exploitation across multiple operating systems.
 

Categories and Ranking

Akamai Guardicore Segmentation
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
18
Ranking in other categories
Cloud and Data Center Security (2nd), Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP) (12th), Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) (4th), Microsegmentation Software (2nd)
Rapid7 Metasploit
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
18
Ranking in other categories
Vulnerability Management (19th)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Security Software solutions, they serve different purposes. Akamai Guardicore Segmentation is designed for Microsegmentation Software and holds a mindshare of 26.6%, up 21.9% compared to last year.
Rapid7 Metasploit, on the other hand, focuses on Vulnerability Management, holds 1.9% mindshare, down 1.9% since last year.
Microsegmentation Software
Vulnerability Management
 

Featured Reviews

Matthias Kropf - PeerSpot reviewer
The tool's most valuable feature is visibility but needs improvement in Kubernetes
We use the product in the production environment of server infrastructure.  The tool's most valuable feature is its visibility.  Kubernetes is not installed in the way we need it.  I have been using the product since October.  We faced some minor issues, but overall, the product is stable. I…
Aqeel Junaid - PeerSpot reviewer
Helps find vulnerabilities in a system to determine whether the system needs to be upgraded
The solution's exploit development functionality was easy to use and had all the scenarios I could use to run my security assessment. Since the solution has been updated regarding new malware, it gives data protection for security professionals. Rapid7 Metasploit is a good exploit tool, and users need to know what they're doing while using the solution. The solution provides perfect effectiveness in simulating real-world attacks for training purposes. Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
18%
Computer Software Company
16%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Insurance Company
6%
Computer Software Company
18%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Educational Organization
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Guardicore Centra?
Guardicore Centra offers the best coverage specifically in backward compatibility with legacy operating systems.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Guardicore Centra?
I would rate the pricing a six out of ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive. I know other micro-segmentation tools like Cisco or Illumio, and so I think they are in the middle.
What needs improvement with Guardicore Centra?
Customers would want to see the cost improved.
What do you like most about Rapid7 Metasploit?
I use Rapid7 Metasploit for payload generation and Post-Exploitation.
What needs improvement with Rapid7 Metasploit?
Rapid7 Metasploit could be made easier for new users to learn.
 

Also Known As

Guardicore Centra, GuardiCore
Metasploit
 

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Sample Customers

Santander, Frontier Airlines, OpenLink, Intermountain Healthcare, Cellcom, BancoBASE
City of Corpus Christi, Diebold, Lumenate, Nebraska Public Power District, Prairie North Regional Health, Apptio, Automation Direct, Bob's Stores, Cardinal Innovations Healthcare Solutions, Carnegie Mellon University
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